L89032 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Ethambutol Hydrochloride (CAS-1070-11-7), imported in bulk form, from India

Issued December 2, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2922.19.9590

Headings: 2922

Product description

Thee subject product, Ethambutol Hydrochloride, is indicated for the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as Mycobacterium avian complex (MAC) infection.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Ethambutol Hydrochloride, imported in bulk form, will be 2922.19.9590, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Oxygen-function amino-compounds: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof.

Full text

NY L89032 December 2, 2005 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:238 L89032 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.19.9590 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Ethambutol Hydrochloride (CAS-1070-11-7), imported in bulk form, from India Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 11, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Thee subject product, Ethambutol Hydrochloride, is indicated for the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as Mycobacterium avian complex (MAC) infection. The applicable subheading for Ethambutol Hydrochloride, imported in bulk form, will be 2922.19.9590, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Oxygen-function amino-compounds: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof.” Pursuant to General Note 13, HTS, the rate of duty will be free. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which are administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number 1-888-463-6332. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Harvey Kuperstein at 646-733-3033. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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